Multiple days hikes

General
All hikes can be done without a guide, unless mentioned otherwise.
Always check the weather forecast. Some of the hikes can not be done with fog.
All the hikes suggested, are previously hiked by the Bergtoppers, to exclude any surprises!

two days hikes

From Seix (500 meters) to the Cabin of Subera (1499) and back to Seix

From Seix we’ll head for the gite of Esbints. The first part is an easy hike at a paved road, a nice warming up. After 1 ½ hours we’ll reach Esbints, where we can take a small break. We could have a cup of coffee and watch the animals of the farm (donkeys, horses, pigs).
After the break we’ll walk via the GR10 to the Col de la Core. This is a steep climb, but certainly worth the effort. After approximately two hours we’ll reach the Col the la Core. Now we’ll walk to the Cabin of Subera. This is a cabin without a ward, which is ‘guarded’ by a Shepard. The track to the cabin is a alternative to the GR10 (GR10d). After two hours we’ll reach the cabin, where we’ll eat and sleep. From here we go further to the cabin Subera where we spend the night.
The next day we’ll leave as soon as we wake up and finish our breakfast. We’ll descend through a wood to the river Estours. We’ll follow this river up to the river ‘Salat’. From here we’ll walk in the direction of Seix. Just passed the local kayak club, we’ll head for Aunac.
At Aunac we’ll walk in the direction of Cos, we’ll have to climb a little. You can choose to walk all the way to the top for a splendid view at the surrounding mountains, among others you’ll be able to see the Mont Rouch. Eventually we’ll reach Seix, tired but satisfied.

 

Remarks

We’ll sleep in a cabin without a ward and sanitary.
Day 1: bring your lunch and dinner.
Day 2: bring your breakfast and lunch.
Bring a inflatable mattress, sleeping bag and sheet (optional).
Start and finish in Seix.
Day 1 approximately 5 ½ hours hike / Day 2 approximately 7 hours hike.
Hike is suitable for everyone.

From Seix (500 meters) to Refuge d’Aula (1550) and back to Seix

From Seix we’ll walk via the bank of the river Salat upstream. After half an hour we’ll reach the GR10 and follow this track to Moulin Lauga, were we start to follow the river Estours. At a electricity cabin we’ll have our first break. We can even cool our feet in the river. This was a nice warming up. Now we start to climb through a wood. We’ll end up in the valley of the Estours, where we’ll find a nice spot to have lunch.
After having lunch we’ll continue our track in the wood that shall lead us to the refuge d’Aula. We’ll cook our own meal and sleep in this refuge.

The next day we’ll start right after having breakfast. We’ll start right away to climb for 300 meters. After this we can calm down a bit. We arrive at a nice lake, were we’ll have our first break.
After this break we’ll descend to Col de Pause. We’ll have another break, to get ready for the climb to Pic Fonta. This is the highest we’ll get, in these two days. At this top we’ll have a view at the Mont Valier, Port Salau en Port d’Aula.
Of course we’ll have our lunch at the top!
After having lunch, we’ll descend via an old track of the GR10 to Sahusset.
First we’ll descend via small tracks and pass a private cabin. Then we’ll go into the woods, on a very bad maintained path, pay attention here!! We’ll have another break in Sahusset and from here we’ll go back to Seix, where we can finish these days at a terrace.

 

Remarks

We’ll sleep in a mountain cabin without a ward and sanitary.
Day 1: bring your lunch and dinner.
Day 2: bring your breakfast and lunch.
Bring a inflatable mattress, sleeping bag and sheet (optional).
Start and finish in Seix.
Day 1 approximately … hours hike / Day 2 approximately … hours hike.
Hike is suitable for everyone in good shape, some hiking experience in the mountains and no fear of heights.

Three days hike

From the Col de la Core (1395 meters) to refuge Estagnous (2249 meters) /
From refuge Estagnous (2249 meter) to refuge Mont Garri (1630 meters) /
From refuge Mont Garri (1630 meters) to Salau, via Port Salau (2087 meters)

From the Col de la Core we’ll head for the cabin of Estagnous. The first part is a nice, rough path that leads us to the Col d’Auedole. We probably see lots of ‘framboses’ and isards.
At a cabin, we’ll have our first break.
We continue to climb to a lake with a beautiful view.
At the second lake we’ll have our lunch and have a little rest for the next climb that awaits us.
We climb to 2400 meters and can see the refuge from here. After a simple descend we’ll reach the refuge.
Our first day is done, we only have to take a shower and eat…

The next day, after having breakfast, we’ll head for the Spanish refuge Montgarri.
Via the lakes Rond and Long we’ll go to Port Girette. The path is steep and we’ll have to use the cables and ropes present. This is real hiking in the mountains!
Splendid views and steep climbs mark this day.
At the end of the day we’ll reach the refuge of Montgarri. We’ll have a real Spanish dinner.

The last day is the easiest day, but not the least!
After having breakfast we’ll start with an easy walk of 2 hours next to the river Noguera Pallaresa, through a tree full area. We walk in the valley d’Aran. Very easy, compare to what we already have done.
After the valley we’ll start with an easy climb to Port Salau. After an hour we’ll reach Port Salau and we’ll have our lunch here, at the border of Spain and France.
After having lunch we’ll descend to Salau, the finish of our 3 days hike.
We could end our hike with a drink and a snack…

 

Remarks

We’ll sleep two nights in refuges with a ward and sanitary.
Day 1, 2 and 3 : bring your lunch.
Bring a sleeping bag.
Start at the Col de la Core and finish in Salau.
Day 1 approximately 7 hours hike / Day 2 approximately 8 hours hike / Day 3 approximately 8 hours.
Hike is suitable for everyone in good shape, experience with hiking in the mountains.
This hike can only be done with a guide.